MDPSC approved joint settlement in Maryland American Water general rate case (filed Aug 1, 2025; stip…
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MDPSC approved joint settlement in Maryland American Water general rate case (filed Aug 1, 2025; stip filed Jan 22, 2026). Order (Feb 26, 2026) authorizes ~ $2M annualized water revenue increase — ~$1M effective now, rest Jan 1, 2027. $AWK 💧 #Utilities #Regulatory
Settlement parties: Maryland American Water, Office of People’s Counsel & MDPSC Staff. Company view: ROE 9.75%; common equity ratio 52.32%, debt 47.68%. Increase driven mainly by ~ $22M of capex since 2019. $AWK 📈 #Water #Rates
Investor takeaway: Modest near-term revenue lift (~$1M immediate, ~$2M full-year) — phased impact through 2027 but improves recovery of ~$22M in investments. Press release filed Mar 2, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1. $AWK 💧 #Investing #Utilities